ING Unsung Heroes Award

Honoring Education Innovators Who Improve Student Learning

For more than 10 years, the ING Unsung Heroes program, administered by ING, the international financial services company, has rewarded K–12 educators who use new teching methods and techniques that improve learning.

To apply, educators submit applications that describe projects they have initiated or would like to pursue. Projects are judged on:

• innovative method
• creativity
• ability to positively influence students

One hundred finalists are selected to receive a $2,000 grant, payable to both the winning teacher and his or her school. At least one grant is awarded in each of the 50 states, provided that at least one qualified application was received from each state. Winners are selected by Scholarship America, a national non-profit educational support and student aid service organization.

Of the 100 finalists, three top winners are selected by ING's Educators Advisory Board (consisting of six distinguished educators from across the United States) for additional financial awards:

• $25,000 for first place
• $10,000 for second place
• $5,000 for third place.

If you lead or have an idea for an outstanding educational project, apply by April 30, 2008. You'll find information and a downloadable application at www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/communityconnections/ineducation/unsungheroes.